Inspiring and empowering communities and businesses and all who live and work in Somerset to share a passion for Somerset and to encourage them to celebrate all the county has to offer.
The 2023 Somerset Day weekend, following on from the Coronation weekend, will be an opportunity to celebrate the ‘gathering together of all the people of Somerset' for King and County – looking forward to a new era whilst recognising the importance of Somerset Day as the occasion in May 828 when Alfred the Great 'gathered all the people of Somerset’ to defeat the invading Danish army.
Join us on the second Saturday in May in celebrating the economy, history, heritage, beauty and culture of Somerset.
Show your pride in our County and join us in turning Somerset into a sea of Somerset flags and more on and around May 11th.
Find the best independent businesses and shops to shop local, support local.
The not-for-profit Passion for Somerset Community Interest Company was formed in 2014 to celebrate and promote the economy, history, heritage, beauty and culture of Somerset.
We promote and support engagement and togetherness across this diverse county – one county for all and equal opportunities for all.
We are a catalyst to encourage and inspire everyone in Somerset to join together, have fun and celebrate the unique, diverse, friendly and wonderful place that is the county of Somerset.
Contact us to find out how you can work with us.
Official partners
Strategic partners
Mr Mohammed Saddiq, His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Somerset; Mrs Anne Maw, CVO; His Grace the Duke of Somerset DL; The Rt Revd Michael Beasley, Bishop of Bath and Wells; The Rt Revd Ruth Worsley, Bishop of Taunton; Michael Eavis CBE, founder of Glastonbury Festival; Clinton Rogers DL; Edward Bayntun-Coward DL.